Patrick Finbar Grady, age 45, died August 13, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of Nuala Grady and the late Patrick Joseph Grady of Malden, brother of Bernadette and her husband Richard Bachur of North Reading, Michael and his wife Concetta of Stoneham, James and his wife Laura of Wakefield.

Patrick’s home for the past 30 years was Crystal Springs, Inc., Assonet MA. Patrick lived a happy and dignified life due to the dedication of his second family, the staff of Crystal Springs. To honor his memory, the family requests donations to Crystal Springs Inc. P.O. Box 372 Assonet, MA 02702. Services are private.

Joan Carolyn Rigney Hornsby

Joan Carolyn Rigney Hornsby, 74, of Fall River, MA, died on August 14, 2014. Born in Waterbury, CT, she was a graduate of Newburyport High School and Radcliffe College (1962), and she earned an MS from Columbia and an MA and PhD from Boston University. She worked for mental health agencies and then as a clinical psychologist in private practice until illness caused her to retire in February.

She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, the Rev. James H. Hornsby, rector emeritus of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fall River. Survivors also include three daughters and sons-in-law, Alison and Thano Chaltas (Stamford, CT), Elizabeth Hornsby-Graham and John Graham (Fairfax, VA), Jennifer Hornsby and Seth Sadofsky (Eugene, OR); a brother and his wife, David and Ann Rigney (Columbus, OH); and five grandchildren, Sarah and Nathan Graham, William and Katherine Chaltas, and Joel Sadofsky.

She enjoyed playing cello in the Fall River Symphony and Providence Adult String Ensemble and served on the St. Anne’s Hospital ethics board. She loved hiking with her husband and friends, especially in the SE Massachusetts Bioreserve. Memorial gifts may be made to Crossroads Springs School for AIDS orphans in Hamisi, Kenya (Crossroads Springs Africa, P.O. Box 242, East Aurora, NY 14052); Episcopal Relief & Development (P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116); and Latika Roy Foundation, serving Indian people with disabilities: latikaroy.org.

A memorial service will be held Friday, August 22, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 315 Warren St., Fall River. Callers are welcome at the church from 10:00 to greet the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

August Petrucci

August “Jim” Petrucci 94 of Fall River died Fri. Aug. 15, 2014 in the Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center. He was the husband of Theresa (Petrillo)Petrucci to whom he had been married for 67 years.

Born in Compolito, Italy, son of the late Guiseppe and Anna (DeMarco) Petrucci, he came to American in 1928. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, seeing service in Hawaii, Japan and the South Pacific Theatre of War.

Page 2 of 2 - Jim was employed as a truck driver for over thirty years for the former Sterling Beverage Co., retiring in 1985, a member of Teamsters Local #51, a communicant of Holy Rosary Chapel, and a member of the Over The Hill Gang, and in 1938 was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Surviving in addition to his wife, one son: Joseph Petrucci of CA. one grandson Christopher Bigalke of OR., several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Pierina Petrillo and Celia DeGata.

His funeral will take place on Tues. Aug. 19, 2014 at 9AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT CHERRY PLACE 178 Winter St. Fall River, followed by a funeral mass at 10AM in Holy Rosary Chapel 120 Beattie St. Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Visiting hours Mon. 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The Fly Foundation c/o Saulino and Silvia PC 550 Locust St. Fall River, MA. 02720. For tribute and directions visit www.waring-sullivan.com.

Joseph Rego

Joseph “Jerry” Rego, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 15, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Phyllis (Francis) Rego.

Joseph was born in Fall River a son of the late Joseph Rego and Irene (Camara) Rego. He was employed as a laminator for Shannon Boat. He enjoyed camping, traveling, and being with his family.

In addition to his wife of 35 years he is survived by two daughters Jodie Rego and Tracy Ann Roberts both of Fall River, a sister Sarah Martin of Fall River, two grandchildren Jamielee Roberts and Joshua Cuc, one great grandchild Nathan Pavao, and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rego’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 7:00PM in the Boule Funeral Home, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA Cremation to follow. Visitation will be held on Tuesday prior to service from 4:00 PM to 7:00PM. Online guestbook available at www.boulefuneralhome.com.

Michael Torres

Michael Torres, age 62 passed away unexpectedly August 1, 2014. He was the son of the late Charles and Olympia Torres and was the brother of Ronald Torres and Rosalie Welchman.

His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home Tuesday at 9 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. www.rogersfuneral.com.